HISTORY

SUPPORTING AND PROTECTING OUR CLIENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND RIGHTS

The firm Raul César Ferreira (Herd.), S.A., (RCF) originated from the Registry opened in 1929 by Prof. Dr. Eng. Raul César Ferreira (1890 – 1959), a writer and naval construction engineer who joined the Portuguese Navy where he remained until starting his activity as an Official Industrial Property Agent

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GLOBAL PRESENCE

RCF's IPAs SUPPORT IP OWNERS AND APPLICANTS IN REALIZING THE FULL VALUE OF THESE RIGHTS IN A COMPLEX EVALUATION AND GRANTING SYSTEM.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

TECHNICAL ANALYSES

State-of-the-art searches, advanced technical searches, opinion on the validity of rights.

INTERNATIONALIZATION

RCF supports companies in planning internationalization

PROTECTING INNOVATION

Protecting innovation ensures exclusivity, value, and a return on the investment made in its development.

Depending on the type of innovation, protection can be obtained through patents, utility models, designs or models, trade marks, logos, and also by filing creations for the purpose of recognising copyright, among others.

DESIGN OR MODEL

The scope of protection by Design or Model excludes the functional aspects of the product to be protected.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright arises from the creation of works in the literary, scientific, and artistic domains.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Systematic survey, technical advice, rational management.

RIGHTS INFRINGEMENTS

Portuguese Law provides guarantees and protection for industrial property.

LITIGATION

Technical support, search for evidence of infringement, piracy, and counterfeiting.

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WHY CHOOSE AN AOPI

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RCF PROTECTING INNOVATION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTION

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ANTÓNIO TRIGUEIROS DE ARAGÃO

Chairman of the Board (CEO)

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JOÃO JORGE

Administrator (COO)

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GUSTAVO LOPES DA SILVA

Administrator (CFO)

OUR TEAM

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

  • CORTICEIRA AMORIM

    “We must stress RCF’s dedication, availability and forward thinking, which permit a consistent applying of its exceptional competencies in patent engineering and legal expertise for the optimal resolution of all our requests.”
    Líder Mundial Setor Cortiça

  • Parmalat Portugal thanks the entire RCF team

    "Parmalat Portugal thanks the entire RCF team for their collaboration, commitment and friendliness, which are summarized in the excellent work demonstrated over the many years of working together."
    Parmalat Portugal

  • Haseltine Lake Kempner LLP

    “Thank you for your report – this is great news, well done. “
    Escritório de Propriedade Intelectual do Reino Unido, para cliente do sector de entretenimento

  • LORENZ SEIDLER GOSSEL

    “Thank you so much for your speedy assistance.”
    Escritório de Propriedade Intelectual na Alemanha, para cliente do sector da Tecnologia informaçao

  • CTT - Correios de Portugal, S.A.

    “CTT – Correios de Portugal, S.A. – Sociedade Aberta thanks RCF Protecting Innovation for the excellent work they have performed for several years as consultants in the area of ​​Trademarks and Patents, highlighting their commitment and dedication.”
    CTT – Correios de Portugal

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